prayerfully
3
5.6
- adverb
- /ˈprɛərfəlɪ/
:
con devoción
- When you have reached the end of the chapter, prayerfully review your notes.
- prayerfully consider
- hands pressed prayerfully
- together prayerfully
A great book to read prayerfully on your own, but even better to use to discuss with a small group so you can air out how you are in a small group setting.
- A great book to read prayerfully on your own, but even better to use to discuss with a small group so you can air out how you are in a small group setting.
Examples
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I think each person needs to prayerfully consider what that means for them and give it first!
Blog text (6) -
Bonita presses her palms together prayerfully.
Fiction book (2000) -
I held it prayerfully for a moment.
Fiction book (1998) -
I trust you, whom I know has prayerfully come to this conclusion.
Blog text (26) -
Her hands were folded prayerfully on her stomach.
Fiction book (1994) -
Instead, let's all prayerfully consider the parallels we find between then and now.
Blog text (10) -
Just use discernment and prayerfully give to the right ministry and know them which labor among you.
Blog text (6) -
I'm merely someone who prayerfully searches their Bible and tries their best to follow the example of Christ.
Blog text (18) -
There's nothing wrong with what Libby said, but we want to prayerfully examine what our calls mean in our day-to-day lives.
Fiction book (1996) -
As we gathered in the chapel, we prayerfully sought guidance for our upcoming decisions.
Synonyms
57
4.2
To speak or act in a serious and respectful way
20
3.9
In a serious and honest way that shows a strong wish
8
7.0
With deep religious feeling and strong faith
7
5.5
In a way that shows deep respect
3
7.4
In a deeply religious way
1
7.5
In a way that shows deep respect for someone or something
1
5.7
In a quiet, thoughtful way while you think about something
1
6.9
In a way that shows deep respect and great admiration for someone or something
1
5.6
In a way that shows deep respect for something holy
In a way that shows deep religious feeling and quiet prayer
How Prayerful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Prayerfully comes from pray ('to ask or speak to a higher power') plus the parts -ful ('full of') and -ly (makes an adverb). So to act prayerfully is to do something with deep hope, quiet respect, or the calm focus you have when you pray.